The Woodstock Police Service found between Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 on Southwood Way an unknown suspect entered multiple vehicles. A debit/visa card was also stolen and then used to make purchases at various business, police said. The suspect is a short white male in his 20s and wearing a dark hoodie.
Submitted photo

YOUTH CHARGED WITH WEAPONS OFFENCE

A 15-year-old Woodstock youth was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after he confronted a resident of Sunset Street at about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 4.

The resident was approached by several males, with the 15-year-old having a knife, Woodstock police said.

The Woodstock Police Service, along with the Stratford K9 Unit and the Woodstock Criminal Investigations Branch, conducted a search of the area and arrested five males at Keats Drive residence.

The 15-year-old was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. He was released from police custody and has a court appearance at Woodstock youth court.

THEFT FROM VEHICLES

Police said there were multiple vehicles during the weekend.

Three vehicles were entered on Cromwell Street Jan. 4 with minor damage caused to one along with change and CD’s stolen.

Two vehicles on Southwood Way saw money and items like lottery tickets and electronic devices stolen Jan. 5. Three more vehicles were also broken into the following night.

The police investigation found between Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 an unknown suspect entered multiple vehicles. A debit/visa card was also stolen and then used to make purchases at various business, police said.

The suspect is a short white male in his 20s and wearing a dark hoodie.

Police said all people should lock their vehicles and not keep valuables inside.

The Woodstock Police Service found between Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 on Southwood Way an unknown suspect entered multiple vehicles. A debit/visa card was also stolen and then used to make purchases at various business, police said. The suspect is a short white male in his 20s and wearing a dark hoodie. (Submitted photo)

TOOLS STOLEN

Several tools totalling about $10,000 were stolen from a construction site on Devonshire Avenue between Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, police said.

The police investigation found the suspect or suspects entered a large locked metal container and removed various tools. There was no reported damage to any equipment.

Police are looking for suspects involved in the theft.

MISCHIEF FOR LOCAL BUSINESS

A business on Dundas Street has reported multiple acts of mischief to their property in the past five months, police said.

There’s no damage, according to police, but the issue has become a nuisance for the owner.

BICYCLE THEFT

A bicycle worth $1,000 was stolen Jan. 5 between 10 and 11 a.m. from a Juliana Avenue business, police said.

The WPS are investigating the theft of the orange Kona Blast mountain bike style and have no suspects at this time.

Anyone with information on any crime is encouraged to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 519-421-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).